Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this German Chocolate Poke Cake. A moist German chocolate cake is soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel, topped with a luscious layer of whipped cream and a crunchy coconut-pecan topping.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as directed)
Toppings:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the German chocolate cake according to package instructions in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Poke Holes: While the cake is warm, use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes all over the top.
- Add Milk and Caramel: Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, followed by caramel sauce.
- Prepare Toppings: Combine coconut and pecans. Spread whipped topping on the cake, sprinkle with coconut-pecan mixture, and top with chocolate chips.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider using homemade caramel sauce or German chocolate frosting instead of whipped topping.
- This cake tastes even better when prepared a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
